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Athletic Ventures

Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney

Description

Athletic Ventures is a syndicate of past and present elite athletes investing in Champion Founders and their teams

Investor Profile

Athletic Ventures has backed more than 9 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Australia, New Zealand, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Consumer Goods.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Series C (22%)
  • Secondary Market (11%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)

Country Focus

  • Australia (78%)
  • New Zealand (11%)
  • United States (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Consumer Goods
  • Accounting
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Freelance
  • Internet
  • Graphic Design
  • Photo Editing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Athletic Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Bond
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
NewView Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 1
Icehouse Ventures
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Co-Investments: 1
Base Capital
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 1
Airtree Ventures
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Surry Hills
Co-Investments: 4
W23
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Baulkham Hills
Co-Investments: 1
OneVentures
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 1
Blackbird Ventures
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 1
Square Peg Capital
North America, Virginia, United States, Richmond
Co-Investments: 2
Left Lane Capital
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Athletic Ventures often collaborate with?

EF
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
Cameron Adams
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
AH
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
James Height
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Nicky Carp
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Didier Elzinga
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Brandon Carp
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Douglas English
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MD
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Athletic Ventures?

splose

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

splose is AI-powered practice management software that exists to put time back into the hands of allied health professionals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AFeb 8, 2026
Amount Raised: $32,364,691
Lorikeet

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Lorikeet provides AI customer support.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer Service
Series AAug 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Canva is an online design and publishing platform that provides user friendly design tools for non-designers.

Graphic DesignPhoto EditingPublishingSoftwareWeb Design
Secondary MarketAug 8, 2023
Hnry

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Hnry is a Fintech company that provides accounting and tax automation for freelancers and contractors in a single platform.

AccountingFinancial ServicesFinTechFreelance
Series BJan 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Bare

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bare is the funeral provider for Australians looking for a better way to plan their own, or a loved one's farewell.

Funerals
Series AJun 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,959,862
Eucalyptus

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Eucalyptus constructs deep, smooth models of treatment that place the patient first, the dream, develop a run digital healthcare companies.

Health CareInternetSoftware
Series CJan 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
Pet Circle

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Pet Circle offers pet food, medication, accessories, toys, and treats via its subscription-only online store.

Animal FeedE-CommercePet
Series CDec 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $125,000,000
Zero Co

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Eliminate single-use plastic from your kitchen, laundry and bathroom. For good.

Consumer Goods
Series AOct 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,449,599
Who Gives a Crap

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Who Gives a Crap is a startup that develops forest friendly toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues.

Consumer GoodsRecycling
Series ASep 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $41,500,000
HealthMatch

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

HealthMatch connects patients with revolutionary drugs and cures.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPharmaceutical
Series BDec 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $13,336,742

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